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Apex Legends vs Street Fighter Collaboration Details
Apex Legends is launching a "Vs Street Fighter" collaboration event on September 22, 2026, featuring unlockable skins for characters like Ryu, Chun-Li, Akuma, and Cammy. The event will also introduce themed weapon skins, new emotes, and a revamped Olympus map with a "Fighter Form" mechanic that grants temporary enhanced abilities. This crossover aims to keep Apex Legends competitive in the battle royale market.
PUBG: Dednet director says the game is all about 'spreading the gospel of PUBG to an audience that hasn't…
Krafton's upcoming shooter, PUBG: Dednet, aims to introduce the PUBG franchise to a new audience with roguelike elements and faster-paced gameplay. Creative director Dave Curd described the game as an attempt to spread the 'gospel of PUBG' through desperate survival and dark humor, with a focus on player-driven stories and unique abilities gained between matches.
Nvidia tech behind PUBG's genAI team mates will let folks chat to creature-collecting RPG Aniimo's not-Pokemon next year
Nvidia's ACE generative AI technology, previously used for AI teammates in PUBG: Battlegrounds, will be integrated into the creature-collecting RPG Aniimo in early 2027. Developed by Pawprint Studio, Aniimo will allow players to converse with their in-game creatures, teaching them skills and discovering their personalities. Nvidia assures developers have control over AI responses to prevent manipulation, with Aniimo's AI interactions limited to specific home base activities.
Steam Week in Review: A touch of AI is all it takes to trigger backlash, as a promising new indie falls afoul of slop…
Vapor World: Over The Mind, a Soulslike Metroidvania, faced significant backlash on Steam due to its use of generative AI in cutscenes, leading to a surge of negative reviews. Developer Alive Inc has since replaced the AI-generated content, with director Young Kim acknowledging the hasty judgment and promising to improve. The incident highlights audience intolerance for AI shortcuts in game development, even as South Korea shows high AI optimism.
The MOP Up: Elder Scrolls Online’s Whitestrake’s Mayhem PvP event rages
The Whitestrake's Mayhem in-game event has returned to Elder Scrolls Online, offering bonus rewards for player-versus-player activities until August 12th. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including Palworld's player count, SMITE 2's upcoming god releases, and cross-promotions between Helldivers 2 and Warhammer 40,000.
Roadmaps and Plans
Rainbow Six Siege is implementing new anti-cheat measures and balancing updates. Meanwhile, PUBG: Battlegrounds is introducing a new meta rotation to change its gunplay.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of July 27th to August 2nd. This notice pertains to actions taken against players for violating game rules, likely related to cheating.
Steam Week in Review: Once positioned as mainstream-friendly PC gaming solutions, can Valve's hardware survive the…
Valve's Steam Deck and Steam Machine hardware are facing challenges due to rising component costs, exacerbated by AI data center demand, leading to significant price increases. Despite these issues and a muted reception for the Steam Machine, the Steam Deck continues to appear on Steam's top sellers list, indicating ongoing consumer interest.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding the number of bans issued between July 20th and July 26th. The article details the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
You might not hear that much about it anymore, but the PUBG series grew its revenue by 25% in the first half of 2026
Krafton announced that the PUBG intellectual property collectively generated 25% more revenue in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by PUBG: Battlegrounds, PUBG Mobile, and Battlegrounds Mobile India, with recent collaborations and new modes cited as key factors. The company also noted strong early access performance for Subnautica 2, leading to its development as a franchise IP.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of July 13th to July 19th. This notice pertains to players who were caught cheating during the specified week.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has implemented an improved unban policy specifically for cases involving account theft. This update aims to provide a clearer and more effective process for players who have had their accounts compromised.
Steam Week in Review: Take cover, because it looks like more than half of Steam games will have an AI-disclosure by…
The article analyzes the increasing trend of AI disclosures on Steam, noting a significant rise in AI-flagged game launches since early 2025. If this trajectory continues, approximately half of all Steam games could be AI-flagged by 2027-2028, though most are unlikely to generate revenue. This surge in AI-generated content poses challenges for smaller developers seeking visibility on the platform.
The MOP Up: Crimson Desert adds a cross-save feature across all its platforms
Crimson Desert has implemented a cross-save feature across PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store, allowing players to use a single save file across different platforms. The article also rounds up other smaller MMO news, including updates for RIFT, Star Trek Online, EverQuest II, and Mimesis surpassing two million copies sold.
PUBG is the original battle royale game and probably still the best
PUBG: Battlegrounds remains a premier battle royale experience, praised for its foundational gameplay mechanics and tactical depth that have stood the test of time. Despite the emergence of other titles like Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG's methodical pace and emphasis on positioning and accuracy continue to offer a unique and rewarding social action experience.
Danger Zone
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for cheaters from July 6th to July 12th. This ongoing effort aims to maintain fair play within the game.
Morning Consolidation
Several games are making news with updates and releases. PUBG: Battlegrounds has a roadmap for console experience improvements, while Moss: The Forgotten Relic launches on PlayStation 5 tomorrow. Fiesta Online is also coming to consoles.
PUBG Is Finally Fixing One Of Its Biggest New Player Hurdles
Krafton Inc. has released an update for PUBG: Battlegrounds aimed at improving the new player experience. The update introduces a revamped Basic Training mode, enhanced team communication features, and quality-of-life tweaks to existing modes and maps. These changes are intended to address a key hurdle in attracting new players to the long-running battle royale title.
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS UPDATE 42.2 REVAMPS NEW PLAYER ONBOARDING
KRAFTON, Inc. has released Update 42.2 for PUBG: Battlegrounds, significantly revamping the new player onboarding experience with updated Basic Training and a new Beginner Training progression system. The update also reintroduces the Hot Drop Arcade mode, adds Solo Deathmatch, and enhances squad communication with a redesigned Message Radial System across PC and console platforms.
KRAFTON UNVEILS ITS GAMESCOM 2026 BOOTH EXPERIENCES
KRAFTON has revealed its plans for gamescom 2026, featuring five upcoming titles with playable demos, themed missions, and exclusive merchandise. The booth will showcase an unannounced title from PUBG STUDIOS, NO LAW, Project ZETA, Age Twisters, and TARAE: The Unbound, offering interactive experiences beyond traditional game demos. The event will take place at Koelnmesse from August 26-30.
